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Presto’s Picks: JMU and Maryland play in prime time, fair food steals show from Texas vs. Oklahoma – WTOP News
This week Navy and Virginia Tech are off while Maryland and James Madison play weekday games, giving us a sparsely populated local College Football Saturday.
College football’s calendar in 2024 delivers 14 weeks instead of 13 between the Labor Day and Thanksgiving weekends, meaning schools will have two bye weeks instead of one.
This week Navy and Virginia Tech — who takes its bye before a Thursday night game like NFL teams should — are off while Maryland and James Madison play weekday night games, giving us a sparsely populated local Saturday. And that’s a good thing because there are more than enough major matchups that warrant our complete attention.
While the best showdown technically might be the evening affair between No. 2 Ohio State and No. 3 Oregon, the biggest game, as is often the case on the second Saturday of October, is Texas vs. Oklahoma. The top-ranked Longhorns face the one-loss Sooners under the SEC banner for the first time, but the intense rivalry has survived multiple conference changes for both schools. And once again this game will have conference as well as national implications.
But for many, this showdown will be merely a side dish as the Texas State Fair is in full swing, and as a public service to our readers we touch upon the award-winning foods once again this fall. All descriptions are courtesy of the State Fair of Texas’ Big Tex Choice Awards, and once again it’s kind of understood that each of these items is fried, deep fried or double-deep fried.
As the team with the higher ranking that has lost five times over the last 11 years, we recognize that “every dog has its day.” So, we kick off with the Dominican Fritura Dog. “This savory dish brings an explosion of flavor that starts with fritura cheese and Dominican salami. Split open and topped with garlic plantain chips, top-secret Dominican sauce, and cilantro.”
For those looking for a “lighter salad-like item” there’s The Drowning Taquitos.
“Served in a cup, these fresh, hand-rolled corn tortillas are stuffed with tender shredded chicken and then deep-fried to perfection. To further encapsulate the savory flavor, the taquitos are then ‘drowned’ with a tangy cream sauce, jalapeño, guacamole salsa, shredded lettuce, avocado, tomatillo, pico, and Cotija cheese.” See, I told you there was lettuce in the equation!
Finally, for those looking for something appropriate for breakfast, lunch or dinner there’s the Hot Chick-in Pancake Poppers. “Authentic Nashville hot chicken and pimento cheese are rolled into a ball, dunked into pancake batter, and fried to a golden brown, then topped with a drizzle of Sriracha honey and a sprinkle of Nashville hot powdered sugar.”
What else do you need? Outside of TUMS …
Thursday’s Game
James Madison (4-1, 0-1 Sun Belt) vs Coastal Carolina (4-1, 1-0), 7:30 p.m., ESPN2
There’s a saying you can’t let a team beat you two weeks in a row, and JMU must put the sting of its two-point defeat at UL Monroe out of its system two days earlier than normal with a Thursday night game. These two teams have previously played in late November, and the games haven’t been close with the Dukes winning 47-7 in 2022 and 56-14 last year.
But the Chanticleers have the hot hand in quarterback Ethan Vasko, who’s coming off a career-high 367 yards passing in a win over Old Dominion. But he’s no Alonza Barnett III, who hasn’t thrown an interception since August. The key matchup pits the JMU pass rush (third in the SBC with 13 sacks) against a Coastal offensive line that’s allowed three sacks (fewest in the conference).
Presto’s Pick: Dukes rebound with a 31-17 win.
Friday’s Game
Maryland (3-2, 0-2 Big Ten) vs Northwestern (2-3, 0-2), 8 p.m., FOX
Both teams enter this game off losses to unbeaten Indiana after being close at the half, with the Terps having to spend their bye week stewing in their defeat at the Hoosiers. The Wildcats have won three of four games in this series, and for a dose of déjà vu they upset Maryland last season when the Terps were coming off their bye week. Offensively they’ve yet to hit their stride, ranking 17th in the Big Ten in scoring thanks to the balance of the 15th best ground game and 15th best passing attack.
Northwestern’s defense allows over 250 yards passing per game, but Maryland wide receivers Kaden Prather and Tai Felton are question marks for the contest. Coach Mike Locksley mentioned this week that they’ve had issues in the “middle eight,” in effect the final possessions of the first half and opening possession of the third quarter. He also cites the big play differential — the lack of explosive plays for the offense and too many allowed by the defense — as what’s holding this team back.
Can the Terps begin the “middle eight” of their schedule with a strong showing?
Presto’s Pick: TGIF stands for “Terrapins Get in Focus” as they win 31-17.
Saturday’s Game: Virginia (4-1, 2-0 ACC) vs Louisville (3-2, 1-1), 3:30 p.m., ACCN
The Cavaliers aren’t holding parades in Charlottesville, but they’ve already won more games this fall than they did in the two previous years under head coach Tony Elliott. The Cardinals have lost two straight after being ranked as high as No. 15, but they still boast the best defense in the ACC on third down (allowing 27% conversions) while U.Va.’s 33.8% offensive efficiency ranks 15th in the conference.
The Cardinals also bring a competent quarterback in sixth-year senior Tyler Shough, who has shown off his arm for two other schools (Oregon and Texas Tech) before landing in the Bluegrass State. Can U.Va. deliver a repeat showing of its defensive gem pitched against Boston College last weekend?
Kippy and Buffy have a long-standing rule not to repeat wine choices during the tailgate season, while also understanding that, despite the movie “Sideways,” a good merlot can go a long way. That’s why they’re going with a bottle of 2021 Decoy Merlot.
“Beautifully lush and expressive, this alluring Merlot draws you in with aromas of black currant, black cherry, boysenberry and sweet baking spices,” the winery website reads. “On the palate, it is plush and polished, with silky tannins carrying the luxurious dark berry, creamy mocha and bittersweet chocolate flavors to a long, supple finish.”
Presto’s Pick: Cavaliers are spun sideways in 28-21 loss.
Last Week: 3-4. The late-season frost arrives early. Season: 34-18.
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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Maryland Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 30, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 30 drawing
Midday: 5-4-0
Evening: 6-0-7
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 30 drawing
Midday: 0-9-0-9
Evening: 9-4-0-1
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 5 numbers from April 30 drawing
Midday: 3-9-1-2-6
Evening: 9-6-6-1-4
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 30 drawing
9 a.m.: 03
1 p.m.: 08
6 p.m.: 04
11 p.m.: 12
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Bonus Match 5 numbers from April 30 drawing
17-20-22-38-39, Bonus: 37
Check Bonus Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning MultiMatch numbers from April 30 drawing
04-06-16-18-19-34
Check MultiMatch payouts and previous drawings here.
Keno
Drawings are held every four minutes. Check winning numbers here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Maryland Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes above $600, winners can claim by mail or in person from the Maryland Lottery office, an Expanded Cashing Authority Program location or cashiers’ windows at Maryland casinos. Prizes over $5,000 must be claimed in person.
Claiming by Mail
Sign your winning ticket and complete a claim form. Include a photocopy of a valid government-issued ID and a copy of a document that shows proof of your Social Security number or Federal Tax ID number. Mail these to:
Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center
1800 Washington Boulevard
Suite 330
Baltimore, MD 21230
For prizes over $600, bring your signed ticket, a government-issued photo ID, and proof of your Social Security or Federal Tax ID number to Maryland Lottery headquarters, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD. Claims are by appointment only, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This location handles all prize amounts, including prizes over $5,000.
Winning Tickets Worth $25,000 or Less
Maryland Lottery headquarters and select Maryland casinos can redeem winning tickets valued up to $25,000. Note that casinos cannot cash prizes over $600 for non-resident and resident aliens (tax ID beginning with “9”). You must be at least 21 years of age to enter a Maryland casino. Locations include:
- Horseshoe Casino: 1525 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD
- MGM National Harbor: 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD
- Live! Casino: 7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD
- Ocean Downs Casino: 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD
- Hollywood Casino: 1201 Chesapeake Overlook Parkway, Perryville, MD
- Rocky Gap Casino: 16701 Lakeview Road NE, Flintstone, MD
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Maryland Lottery.
When are the Maryland Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 11 p.m. ET Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5 Midday: 12:27 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 12:28 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday.
- Pick 3, 4 and 5 Evening: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- Cash4Life: 9 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop: 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. daily.
- Bonus Match 5: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- MultiMatch: 7:56 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
- Powerball Double Play: 11 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Maryland editor. You can send feedback using this form.
By TIASIA SAUNDERS
Capital News Service
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technologies has prompted universities across Maryland to adopt AI policies quickly. An examination of academic integrity policies shows that enforcement may be inconsistent, with instructors given significant discretion in applying these guidelines, according to experts.
While many universities acknowledge that AI detection tools are unreliable, fewer clearly define what constitutes evidence of AI misconduct, interviews with campus officials show.
“Because AI is a new and evolving technology, the larger challenge we have experienced has been when faculty have been unclear or vague in their messages around usage of AI tools, leading to a gray area where students may have needed to make assumptions,” Pavan Purswani, interim assistant dean of students at the University of Baltimore, said.
At several Maryland Universities, including the University of Maryland, University of Maryland, Baltimore, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Loyola University Maryland, University of Baltimore and Morgan State University, guidelines caution against relying on AI detection tools as definitive proof of misconduct, according to guidelines and policies reviewed by CNS.
Instead, the universities advise that such tools be used only as indicators and not as the sole basis for disciplinary decisions, emphasizing that instructors should consider additional context and communicate clearly with students about how AI tools are evaluated.
Across the Maryland university policies reviewed, AI-related cases are generally addressed under broader academic integrity frameworks rather than AI-specific standards, with determinations about sufficient evidence often left to faculty judgment.
As a result, the type and threshold of evidence can vary significantly from case to case
“We found it was really kind of a losing battle to define what constituted AI misconduct, and that what we needed was a much broader reckoning of how we define misconduct to begin with,” Katie Grantz, the provost and dean of faculty at St Mary’s College of Maryland, said.
She added that St. Mary’s now requires every syllabus to include an AI policy, emphasizing that expectations may vary by instructor and discipline, but that students must be clearly informed of those rules in advance.
The reliance on instructor discretion is reflected across multiple Maryland universities, where policies often grant professors broad authority to define acceptable AI use and determine whether a violation has occurred.
A review of academic integrity policies across Maryland universities shows that in some cases, faculty may resolve concerns informally with students; in other cases, they may be escalated through formal misconduct processes, creating a system where similar behavior can result in different outcomes.
Craig Farmer, the assistant director of student conduct at Johns Hopkins University, explained that when students engage in similar behavior, how a case is initially handled can vary widely depending on the instructor. Some faculty may treat a violation as minor and assign a single charge, while others may pursue multiple charges or formal action.
“It’s quite possible that if two students do the same thing, one might receive one charge while another receives three,” Farmer said, adding that their office works to ensure outcomes are ultimately consistent.
At St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Loyola University Maryland and Johns Hopkins University, faculty are generally expected to report or initiate misconduct proceedings when violations are identified formally. In contrast, at Towson University, Bowie State University, and Frostburg State University, policies allow instructors greater discretion, enabling them to address concerns directly with students or to decide whether to escalate cases to formal misconduct processes.
All of the schools reviewed have published AI guidelines to provide suggestions on how to navigate using generative AI for schoolwork.
The University of Maryland requires instructors to define how AI can be used in their courses, and students are expected to cite the use of AI tools properly. The university also emphasizes transparency and human oversight when using generative AI tools.
“Our code of academic integrity does not have a rule saying that AI use is prohibited,” said James Bond, assistant dean of students and director of student conduct. “Our code speaks to five different types of violations: cheating, facilitation of academic misconduct, fabrication, plagiarism and self-plagiarism.”
Inconsistent classroom policies can create uncertainty for students about what is permitted across courses and may lead to different interpretations of similar behavior, said Jessica Stansbury, founding director of the Center for AI Learning and Community-Engaged Innovation at the University of Baltimore.
“This inconsistency creates confusion of expectations for students, and more importantly, a stigma of AI use,” she said, adding that conflicting classroom rules can discourage open discussion about how students use the tools.
At some Maryland colleges, such as St. Mary’s College of Maryland and Salisbury University, faculty have discussed creating standardized frameworks to define and evaluate AI use in academic work.
These approaches include developing universal scales to distinguish between acceptable use and misconduct, aiming to reduce ambiguity across courses.
“We’re looking at adopting a universal AI scale—like a zero-to-six or red-to-green system—that would be task-specific and allow instructors to choose different levels of use,” Grantz said.
These conversations reflect a broader shift in how colleges are approaching AI in education, moving away from rigid prohibitions and toward more adaptive, guidance-based systems. As AI tools become increasingly embedded in everyday academic work, universities are being pushed to rethink not only how misconduct is defined, but how learning itself is assessed.
“We as universities should accept the fact that now AI tools are ubiquitous. They’re everywhere. I believe we should be teaching students how to use AI responsibly. We should be finding different ways to integrate AI into the lesson planned while also being creative and strategic with how we are challenging our students to think critically as well,” Farmer said.
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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Maryland Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 29, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from April 29 drawing
03-19-35-51-67, Powerball: 15, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 29 drawing
Midday: 8-7-6
Evening: 1-6-1
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 29 drawing
Midday: 0-5-3-3
Evening: 8-2-6-0
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 5 numbers from April 29 drawing
Midday: 9-8-2-9-4
Evening: 6-5-3-0-3
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 29 drawing
9 a.m.: 02
1 p.m.: 09
6 p.m.: 11
11 p.m.: 10
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Bonus Match 5 numbers from April 29 drawing
02-12-16-24-31, Bonus: 37
Check Bonus Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from April 29 drawing
07-52-56-67-69, Powerball: 03
Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.
Keno
Drawings are held every four minutes. Check winning numbers here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Maryland Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes above $600, winners can claim by mail or in person from the Maryland Lottery office, an Expanded Cashing Authority Program location or cashiers’ windows at Maryland casinos. Prizes over $5,000 must be claimed in person.
Claiming by Mail
Sign your winning ticket and complete a claim form. Include a photocopy of a valid government-issued ID and a copy of a document that shows proof of your Social Security number or Federal Tax ID number. Mail these to:
Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center
1800 Washington Boulevard
Suite 330
Baltimore, MD 21230
For prizes over $600, bring your signed ticket, a government-issued photo ID, and proof of your Social Security or Federal Tax ID number to Maryland Lottery headquarters, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD. Claims are by appointment only, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This location handles all prize amounts, including prizes over $5,000.
Winning Tickets Worth $25,000 or Less
Maryland Lottery headquarters and select Maryland casinos can redeem winning tickets valued up to $25,000. Note that casinos cannot cash prizes over $600 for non-resident and resident aliens (tax ID beginning with “9”). You must be at least 21 years of age to enter a Maryland casino. Locations include:
- Horseshoe Casino: 1525 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD
- MGM National Harbor: 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD
- Live! Casino: 7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD
- Ocean Downs Casino: 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD
- Hollywood Casino: 1201 Chesapeake Overlook Parkway, Perryville, MD
- Rocky Gap Casino: 16701 Lakeview Road NE, Flintstone, MD
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Maryland Lottery.
When are the Maryland Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 11 p.m. ET Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5 Midday: 12:27 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 12:28 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday.
- Pick 3, 4 and 5 Evening: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- Cash4Life: 9 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop: 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. daily.
- Bonus Match 5: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- MultiMatch: 7:56 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
- Powerball Double Play: 11 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Maryland editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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